Publications Journal Papers | Conference Papers Author(s)TitleTypeYearSoria-Carro, A., Akella, M.Explicit Adaptive Symplectic Integrators for Cislunar RegimesConference2025Hagen, A., Akella, M., Singla, P., Eapen, R.Stabilized Continuation for Transitioning Periodic Orbits from CR3BP to BCR4BP Problem SpaceConference2025Tuggle, K., Kim, D., Akella, M., Tanaka, T.Non-Myopic Sensor Scheduling for Linear Systems with Colored NoiseJournal2025Hagen, A., Vedantam, M., Akella, M., Majji, M.Stabilized Continuation with Integrated Chebyshev Collocation for Trajectory OptimizationConference2024Soria-Carro, A., Akella, M.Long-Duration Explicit Symplectic Approximations and Uncertainty Propagation forCislunar RegimesConference2024Lealiiee, P., Kumagai, N., Akella, M., Oguri, K.Safety-Assured Control with Parametric Learning under Spacecraft Mission UncertaintiesConference2024Kim, D., Akella, M.Two-Player Task Negotiation Based on TrustConference2024Kim, D., Lee, Y., Miller, A., Akella, M.Game-theoretic Sensor Tasking for Satellite Constellation Control with Computational Scalability and Performance GuaranteesConference2024Hoobler, R.D., Akella, M.Direct Multi-Thread Adaptive Control With Attracting Manifold DesignJournal2024Vedantam, M., Akella, M. Spectral Shifted Stabilized Continuation for Indirect Optimal ControlJournal2024Hoobler, R.D., Akella, M., Elliott, C.M.Multi-Thread Attracting Manifolds for Learning Without RegretConference2024Vedantam, M., Kaki, S., Akella, M.Optimal Rendezvous Trajectories Initialized with Analytical Radial Thrust SolutionsConference2024Zinage, V., Arjun Ram, S.P., Akella, M., Bakolas, E.Semi-global Exponential Stability for Dual Quaternion Based Rigid-Body Tracking ControlConference2024Soria-Carro, A., Hernandez, S., Akella, M.Rapid Response Missions to Interstellar Objects using Lyapunov Wait-in-OrbitConstellationsConference2023Kaki, S., Akella, M.Coplanar circular-to-circular orbit transfer guidance with constant-thrust accelerationJournal2023Kaki, S., Deutsch, J., Black, K., Cura-Portillo, A., Jones, B., Akella, M.Real-Time Image-Based Relative Pose Estimation and Filtering for Spacecraft ApplicationsJournal2023Kaki, S., Akella, M.Spacecraft Rendezvous in Closed Keplerian Orbits Using Constant Radial Thrust AccelerationJournal2023Hoobler, R.D., Wiberg, D.C., Akella, M.RGB-LiDAR Pipeline for 3D Bounding Box Estimation in Low SWaP-C Indoor Navigation ApplicationsConference2023Arjun Ram, S.P., Akella, M., Zanetti, R.Angular Velocity Estimation Using Rate-Integrating Gyro MeasurementsJournal2023Vedantam, M., Venegas, C.A.V, Gueho, D., Singla, P., Akella, M.On-Board Optimal Feedback Controller Generation for Hypersonic Re-Target ScenariosConference2023Vedantam, M., Akella, M. Grant, M.Multistage Stabilized Continuation for Indirect Optimal Control of Three-Dimensional Hypersonic TrajectoriesJournal2022Arjun Ram, S.P., Akella, M.Adaptive Attitude Tracking Control Preserving the Self-Reduction PropertyJournal2022Arjun Ram, S.P., Akella, M.Precision Attitude Stabilization with Intermittent External TorqueConference2022Kaki, S., Akella, M., Mortari, D.Angular Velocity and Covariance Estimates for Rigid Bodies in Near Pure-Spin Using Orientation MeasurementsJournal2022Lee, Y., Bakolas, E., Akella, M.Feedback Strategies for Hypersonic Pursuit of a Ground EvaderConference2022Kaki, S., Akella, M.Coplanar circular-to-circular orbit transfer guidance with constant thrustConference2022Miller, A., Mazenc, F., Akella, M.Attitude Control for Fractionated Space SystemsJournal2022Vedantam, M., Akella, M. Grant, M.Jacobian Conditioned Two-Layer Stabilized Continuation for Computing Optimal Hypersonic TrajectoriesConference2021Kaki, S., Akella, M.Spacecraft Rendezvous in Closed Keplerian Orbits Using Low Radial ThrustConference2021Arjun Ram, S.P., Akella, M.Uniform Exponential Stability Result for the Rigid-Body Attitude Tracking Control ProblemJournal2020Kaki, S., Akella, M.Uncertainty Quantification for a Batch Filter: Estimating the Angular Velocity of a Rigid-Body in Near Pure-Spin ConditionConference2020Arjun Ram, S.P., Akella, M.Adaptive Attitude Tracking Control: Preserving the Self-Reduction Property through Time-varying Feedback GainsConference2020Vedantam, M., Akella, M., Grant, M.Multi-Stage Stabilized Continuation for Indirect Optimal Control of Hypersonic TrajectoriesConference2020Dhamani, N., Martin, G., Schubert, C., Singh, P., Hatten, N., Akella, M.Applications of Machine Learning and Monocular Vision for Autonomous On-Orbit Proximity OperationsConference2020Almeida, M., Akella, M.Time-Varying Feedback for Attitude Regulation in Prescribed Finite-TimeConference2019Tuggle, K., Akella, M.Multi-sensor Management under Information ConstraintsConference2019Moghe, R., Zanetti, R., Akella, M.Adaptive Kalman Filter for Detectable Linear Time-Invariant SystemsJournal2019Almeida, M., Zanetti, R., Mortari, D., Akella, M.QuateRA: The Quaternion Regression AlgorithmJournal2019Almeida, M., Moghe, R., Akella, M.Real-Time Minimum Snap Trajectory Generation for Quadcopters: Algorithm Speed-up Through Machine LearningConference2019Almeida, M., Akella, M.New Class of Attitude Controllers Guaranteed to Converge within Specified Finite-TimeJournal2019Moghe, R., Zanetti, R., Akella, M.Covariance matching Kalman filter for observable LTI systemsConference2018Moghe, R., Zanetti, R., Akella, M.Covariance Matching for IMU Bias EstimationConference2018Almeida, M., Zanetti, R., Mortari, D., Akella, M.Real-Time Angular Velocity Estimation of Non-Cooperative Space Objects Using Camera MeasurementsConference2018Tuggle, K., Akella, M.Information-theoretic Sensor Scheduling under Communication ConstraintsConference2018Almeida, M., Akella, M., John L. JunkinsNew Class of Attitude Controllers Guaranteed to Converge within Specified Finite-TimeConference2018Almeida, M., Akella, M.New Numerically Stable Solutions for Minimum-Snap Quadcopter Aggressive ManeuversConference2017Almeida, M., Akella, M.Agile Autonomy: Towards Collision-Free Optimal Onboard Trajectory Generation for Vision Enabled Aerial RoboticsConference2017Almeida, M., Akella, M.Optimal Coplanar Orbit Transfers in Levi Civita CoordinatesConference2017Almeida, M., Akella, M.Discrete Adaptive Angular Velocity Estimation – An Experimental AnalysisConference2016Mazenc, F., Yang, S., Akella, M.Quaternion-Based Stabilization of Attitude Dynamics Subject to Pointwise Delay in the InputJournal2016Yang S., Akella, M., Mazenc, F.Immersion and Invariance Observers for Gyro-Free Attitude Control SystemsJournal2016Yang, S., Hashemi, K. E., Akella, M.Dynamic Scaling Based Adaptive Controllers for Aeroelastic SystemsConference2015Yang, S., Mazenc, F., Akella, M.Velocity-Free Attitude Stabilization with Measurement ErrorsConference2015Yang, S., Akella, M.Adaptive Control Boosted through Dynamically Adjusted Feedback Gains: Applications to Controlling Euler-Lagrange SystemsConference2015Hashemi, K. E., Pak, C., Akella, M.Delta Adaptive Flexible Motion Control for the x-56A AircraftConference2015Mazenc, F., Yang, S., Akella, M.Output Feedback, Attitude Dynamics, RobustnessConference2015Mazenc, F., Yang, S., Akella, M.Time-delayed Gyro-free Attitude StabilizationConference2015Hashemi, K. E., Akella, M., Clemens, N., Donbar, J. M., Gogineni, S.Experimental Identification of Transient Dynamics for Supersonic Inlet UnstartJournal2014Mazenc, F., Akella, M. R.Quaternion-based Stabilization of Attitude Dynamics Subject to Pointwise Delay in the InputConference2014Hernandez, S., Akella, M.Lyapunov-Based Guidance for Orbit Transfers and Rendezvous in Levi-Civita CoordinatesJournal2014Hernandez, S., Akella, M.A Closed-Loop Solution for Rendezvous Using KS TransformationConference2013Thakur, D., Srikant, S., Akella, M.Adaptive Attitude-Tracking Control of Spacecraft with Uncertain Time-Varying Inertia ParametersConference2013Thakur, D., Akella, M.Coordinated Control of Autonomous Vehicles in Three-Dimensional Rotating FormationsConference2013Hernandez, S., Akella, M.Finite-Thrust Orbit Transfers to Any Circular-Equatorial Orbit Using Lyapunov-Based Feedback ControlConference2013Hernandez, S., Akella, M.Lyapunov-Based Guidance Schemes for In-Plane Rendezvous Using Levi-Civita CoordinatesConference2013Okamoto, M., Akella, M.Adaptive Control Schemes Specially Designed for Systems with Unknown Orthogonal Matrix ParametersJournal2012Hutchins, K. E., Akella, M., Clemens, N., Donbar, J. M.Detection and Transient Dynamics Modeling of Experimental Hypersonic Inlet UnstartConference2012Hernandez, S., Akella, M., Jer-Nan JuangLyapunov-Based Elliptical to Circular Planar Orbit Transfers in Levi-Civita CoordinatesConference2012Valasek, J., Akella, M., Siddarth, A., Rollins, E.Adaptive Dynamic Inversion Control of Linear Plants with Control Position ConstraintsJournal2011Mercker, T., Akella, M.Adaptive Attitude Tracking Control in Presence of Inertia Uncertainties and Gyro-Bias ErrorsConference2011Chunodkar, A., Akella, M.Attitude Stabilization with Unknown Bounded Delay in Feedback Control ImplementationJournal2011Escobar-Alvarez, H., Akella, M., Bishop, R. H.Geometrical Configuration Analysis of Redundant Inertial Measurement UnitsConference2011Srikant, S., Akella, M.Persistence Filters for State Observation and Feedback Control in Shared-Sensing Based Reversible Transducer SystemsConference2011Srikant, S., Akella, M.Precision Attitude Stabilization: Incorporating Rise and Fall Times in Gas-Based ThrustersJournal2011Mercker, T., Akella, M.Rigid-Body Attitude Tracking with Vector Measurements and Unknown Gyro BiasJournal2011Mercker, T., Akella, M.Rigid-Body Attitude Tracking with Vector Measurements and Unknown Gyro BiasConference2011Mercker, T., Casbeer, D. W., Millet, P. T., Akella, M.An Extension of Consensus-Based Auction Algorithms for Decentralized Time-Constrained Task AssignmentConference2010Chunodkar, A. A., Akella, M.Attitude Stabilization with Unknown Time-Varying Delay in Feedback Control ImplementationConference2010Donbar, J. M., Linn, G. J., Srikant, S., Akella, M.High-Frequency Pressure Measurements for Unstart Detection in Scramjet IsolatorsConference2010Mercker, T., Akella, M.Onboard Adaptive Compensation for Large-scale Actuator Misalignments in Responsive Space SystemsConference2010Srikant, S., Akella, M.Persistance Based Torque Controllers for Precision Attitude Stabilization in Small SatellitesConference2010Srikant, S., Akella, M.Persistence Filter Based Attitude Stabilization of Micro-Satellites with Variable Amplitude ThrustersConference2010Chunodkar, A. A., Akella, M.Rigid Body Attitude Stabilization with Unknown Time-Varying Delay in FeedbackConference2010Chunodkar, A. A., Summers, T. H., Akella, M.Rigid Body Attitude Synchronization in the Presence of Unknown Communication DelaysConference2010Mercker, T., Akella, M.Rigid Spacecraft Attitude Control Subject to Actuators with Unknown Rotational MisalignmentsConference2010Mercker, T., Akella, M. R. Alvarez, J.Robot Navigation in a Decentralized Landmark-Free Sensor NetworkJournal2010Chunodkar, A. A., Summers, T. H., Akella, M.Spacecraft Attitude Synchronization in the Presence of Unknown Communication DelaysConference2010Srikant, S., Wagner, J. L., Valdivia, A., Akella, M., Clemens, N.Unstart Detection in a Simplified-Geometry Hypersonic Inlet-Isolator FlowJournal2010Chunodkar, A. A., Akella, M.Attitude Stabilization with Network Delay in Feedback Control ImplementationConference2009Summers, T. H., Akella, M., Mears, M. J.Coordinated Standoff Tracking of Moving Targets: Control Laws and Information ArchitecturesJournal2009Seo, D., Akella, M.Non-Certainty Equivalent Adaptive Control for Robot Manipulator SystemsJournal2009Srikant, S., Akella, M.Persistence Filter-Based Control for Systems with Time-Varying Control GainsJournal2009Hatlelid, J., Akella, M.Control Theory for Non-Affine Systems with Applications to Unstart Control in Hypersonic InletsConference2008Summers, T. H., Akella, M.Coordinated Standoff Tracking of Moving Targets: Control Laws and Information ArchitecturesConference2008Hatlelid, J., Akella, M.Feedback Control Methods to Prevent Unstart in a Hypersonic InletConference2008Seo, D., Akella, M.High-Performance Spacecraft Adaptive Attitude-Tracking Control Through Attracting-Manifold DesignJournal2008Srikant, S., Akella, M.Persistence Filter Based Control for Systems with Time-Varying Control GainsConference2008Summers, T. H., Akella, M.A Non-Certainty Equivalence Approach to Decentralized Adaptive ControlConference2007Akella, M. R., Seo, D.A Separation Property for the Rigid-Body Attitude Tracking Control ProblemConference2007Seo, D., Akella, M.High-Performance Spacecraft Adaptive Attitude Tracking Control Through Attracting Manifold DesignConference2007Seo, D., Akella, M.Separation Property for the Rigid-Body Attitude Tracking Control ProblemJournal2007Akella, M., Seo, D., Zanetti, R.Attracting Manifolds for Attitude Estimation in Flatlands and OtherlandsJournal2006Akella, M., Subbarao, K.A Novel Parameter Projection Mechanism for Smooth and Stable Adaptive ControlJournal2005Mears, M. J., Akella, M.Deception of RADAR Systems using Cooperatively Controlled Unmanned Air VehiclesConference2005Wallsgrove, R. J., Akella, M.Globally Stabilizing Saturated Attitude Control in the Presence of Bounded Unknown DisturbancesJournal2005Akella, M., Valdivia, A., Kotamraju, G. R.Velocity-Free Attitude Controllers Subject to Actuator Magnitude and Rate SaturationsJournal2005Akella, M.Vision-Based Adaptive Tracking Control of Uncertain Robot ManipulatorsJournal2005Akella, M.Adaptive Control – A Departure from the Certainty-Equivalence ParadigmJournal2004Subbarao, K., Akella, M.Differentiator-Free Nonlinear Proportional-Integral Controllers for Rigid-Body Attitude StabilizationJournal2004Subbarao, K., Akella, M.Differentiator-Free Nonlinear Proportional-Integral Controllers for Rigid-Body Attitude StabilizationConference2004Wallsgrove, R. J., Akella, M.Globally Stabilizing Saturated Attitude Control in the Presence of Bounded Unknown DisturbancesConference2004Tandale, M., Subbarao, K., Valasek, J., Akella, M.Structured Adaptive Model Inversion Control with Actuator Saturation Constraints Applied to Tracking Spacecraft ManeuversConference2004Akella, M.Adaptive Control – A Departure from the Certainty-Equivalence ParadigmConference2003Akella, M., Halbert, J. T., Kotamraju, G. R.Rigid Body Attitude Control with Inclinometer and Low-Cost Gyro MeasurementsJournal2003Akella, M.Vision-Based Adaptive Tracking Control of Uncertain Robotic ManipulatorsConference2003Akella, M., Broucke, R. A.Anatomy of the Constant Radial Thrust ProblemJournal2002Miwa, H., Akella, M.Global Adaptive Output Feedback Stabilization for Spacecraft Attitude TrackingConference2002Akella, M., Kotamraju, G. R.Rigid-Body Output Feedback Attitude Control Subject to Actuator and Rate SaturationsConference2002Ko, J., Strganac, T., Junkins, J. L., Akella, M., Kurdila, A. J.Structural Model Reference Adaptive Control for a Wing Section with Structural NonlinearityJournal2002Schaub, H., Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Attitude Motions Realizing Linear Closed Loop DynamicsJournal2001Junkins, J. L., Akella, M., Kurdila, A. J.Adaptive Realization of Desired Constraint Stabilization Dynamics in the Control of Multibody SystemsJournal2001Broucke, R. A., Akella, M.Anatomy of the Constant Radial Thrust ProblemConference2001Akella, M., McGregor, J., Erengil, M. E.Discrete Control of Kinetic Energy Projectile TrajectoriesConference2001Akella, M., Halbert, J. T., Kotamraju, G. R.Feedback Control of Rigid Body Attitude with Inclinometer and Low-Cost Gyro MeasurementsConference2001Ko, G., Kurdila, A. J., Strganac, T., Junkins, J. L., Akella, M.Nonlinear Control Methods for High-Energy Limit-Cycle OscillationsJournal2001Akella, M.Rigid Body Attitude Tracking Without Angular Velocity FeedbackJournal2001Schaub, H., Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Adaptive Realization of Linear Closed-Loop Tracking Dynamics in the Presence of Large System Model ErrorsJournal2000Akella, M.On Low Radial Thrust Spacecraft MotionJournal2000Akella, M.On Low Radial Thrust Spacecraft MotionConference2000Akella, M., Alfriend, K. T.Probability of Collision Between Space ObjectsJournal2000Akella, M.Rigid Body Attitude Tracking Without Angular Velocity FeedbackConference2000Kotamraju, G. R., Akella, M.Stabilized Continuation Methods for Boundary Value ProblemsJournal2000Akella, M., Kotamraju, G. R.Trefftz Indirect Method Applied to Nonlinear Potential ProblemsJournal2000Schaub, H., Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Attitude Motions Realizing Linear Closed-Loop DynamicsConference1999Akella, M., Subbarao, K., Junkins, J. L.Non-Linear Adaptive Auto-Pilot for Uninhabited Aerial Combat VehiclesConference1999Ko, G., Akella, M., Junkins, J. L., Strganac, T., Kurdila, A. J.Nonlinear Model Reference Adaptive Control for Limit Cycle OscillationsConference1999Alfriend, K. T., Akella, M., Frisbee, J., Foster, L., Lee, D.Probability of Collision Error AnalysisJournal1999Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Structured Model Reference Adaptive Control in the Presence of Bounded DisturbancesJournal1998Akella, M., Junkins, J. L., Robinett, R. D.Structured Model Reference Adaptive Control with Actuator Saturation LimitsConference1998Akella, M., Junkins, J. L., Robinett, R. D.Adaptive Control of Near-Minimum-Time Optimal Spacecraft ManeuversConference1997Junkins, J. L., Akella, M., Robinett, R. D.Nonlinear Adaptive Control of Spacecraft ManeuversJournal1997Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Some Consequences of Force Model Uncertainty on Probability of Collision with Orbital DebrisJournal1997Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Some Consequences of Force Model Uncertainty on Probability of Collision with Orbital DebrisConference1997Akella, M., Junkins, J. L.Uncertainty Propagation in Attitude DynamicsJournal1997Junkins, J. L., Akella, M., Alfriend, K. T.Non Gaussian Error Propagation in Orbital MechanicsJournal1996